The US presidential election of 2020 comes amid a pandemic that has ravaged energy markets and the two main candidates have very divergent energy visions.

ROSEN Group, leading providers of cutting-edge integrity solutions, continues to expand the high-quality consultancy support provided to North Sea operators following the appointment of industry expert, Tom Dubern.

Nippon Paint Marine has developed a novel hull inspection tool that negates the need for divers or remotely operated vehicles. The underwater inspection of a ship’s hull coating can now be performed by a single inspector on dry land or from a boat.

Equinor has announced its ambition to become a net-zero energy company by 2050. The ambition includes emissions from production and final consumption of energy. It sets a clear strategic direction and demonstrates Equinor’s continued commitment to long-term value creation in support of the Paris Agreement.

Despite the effects of COVID-19 on global demand and supply, the outlook for South America’s offshore production is on track to surpass volumes coming from North America by 2024. While several projects in Brazil and Guyana have taken final investment decision (FID), and are less likely to be postponed or suspended, offshore US and Mexico tell a different story.

Navigation and intruder detection technology from Sonardyne has been chosen by marine security systems specialist MarineGuard Systems to protect and provide safe navigation for two new-build superyachts.

Nor-Shipping has announced plans to debut a new award at its 2021 outing, showcasing companies and individuals working to address ocean challenges and deliver lasting benefits for the maritime and ocean industries.

Subsea excavation pioneer, Rotech Subsea, has successfully completed a North Sea rock placement removal scope for a major oil and gas offshore contractor.

Leading Italian energy company Eni is joining Ocean Energy Europe, taking up a seat on the Board of Directors as a Lead Partner, the industry body announced today. Vincenzo Michetti, Eni’s Head of Upstream R&D will represent the company on the Board.

ABB secures a contract from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in excess of $300 million to supply a comprehensive power and propulsion package for six new specialized vessels that will transport LNG along the Northern Sea Route

Working together to deliver a decarbonized, net zero future will form the theme and direction for SPE Offshore Europe 2021 being held in Aberdeen, Scotland, 7-10 September 2021.  

With the aim of raising awareness of health and safety requirements, and the importance of sharing lessons learned within the offshore renewable energy industry, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is holding a webinar on ‘Health & Safety – Our industry’s priority’.

To meet the future requirements of the offshore wind industry in the overall project logistics and turbine related O&M activities, Spanish engineering company Marcelo Penna Engineering and Safeway, the Dutch specialist in the design and manufacture of offshore transfer equipment, have joined forces to design an intelligent Service Operation Vessel with a very high focus on crew comfort, safety, reliability and workability in combination with lowering costs.

The maritime industry is undergoing a massive shift as vessels transform into sophisticated sensor hubs, generating data and connecting through satellites in an expanding interconnected web.

Leading oil and gas engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies are increasingly shifting their strategies towards cleaner energy segments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Major oil and gas EPCs have traditionally relied on projects within the oil and gas value chain, building relatively little exposure to renewables.

Feritech has announced that it is building a new, state of the art facility just outside Falmouth in Cornwall. Covering an area of 3.5 acres, the new site received planning approval this week. It will greatly increase Feritech‘s manufacturing capabilities and the services offered to both local customers and the company’s established global client base.